Dutch to defend women's field hockey title vs Ireland
Saturday, 4 August 2018, 22:18
Last update: about 8 years ago
The Netherlands reached yet another Women's World Cup field hockey final after beating Australia in a shootout on Saturday. The Dutch conceded a penalty corner goal with seven minutes left but...
Russian swimmer Kolesnikov sets 50m backstroke world record
Saturday, 4 August 2018, 19:07
Last update: about 8 years ago
Russian swimmer Kliment Kolesnikov set a world record in the final of the men's 50-meter backstroke at the European Championships on Saturday. Kolesnikov finished in 24 seconds to beat the...
Golf, PGA Championship 2018: A look at top contenders
Saturday, 4 August 2018, 18:09
Last update: about 8 years ago
A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the PGA Championship, to be held Aug. 9-12 at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis (list in predicted order of finish): DUSTIN JOHNSON Age:...
Sinkovic brothers take first step on Olympic rowing mission
Saturday, 4 August 2018, 15:14
Last update: about 8 years ago
Two years after earning Croatia's first Olympic gold medal in rowing, the Sinkovic brothers have won a major title again — in a different discipline. Valent and Martin Sinkovic won the...
Badminton worlds: Shi faces Momota, Marin v Sindhu in finals
Saturday, 4 August 2018, 14:16
Last update: about 8 years ago
Shi Yuqi of China beat two-time champion and compatriot Chen Long 21-11, 21-17 to reach the final of the badminton world championships on Saturday. These worlds could mark a changing of the guard...
Athletics: Semenya wins 400 meters at African championships
Saturday, 4 August 2018, 01:26
Last update: about 8 years ago
Caster Semenya won the 400 meters at the African championships on Friday and said she still plans to compete in middle-distance races at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite new IAAF rules starting in...
Forgetting about world record brings Peaty closer to it
Friday, 3 August 2018, 20:40
Last update: about 8 years ago
Not thinking about his world record in the 100-meter breaststroke is bringing Adam Peaty closer to breaking it again. The Olympic champion started his quest for a ninth European long-course title...